Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Release: News, Leaks, and Rumor Tracker

TL;DR

The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL schedule will be officially released on May 14 at 7 p.m. CT. Key dates and potential game leaks will be tracked leading up to the announcement.

Key points

Bears' 2026 schedule release on May 14 at 7 p.m. CT
Home opponents include Lions, Packers, and Saints
Bears' win total set at 9.5 for the season
No international game hosted by Bears in 2026
Rumors about game leaks and key dates tracked

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Kaylee Hartung speaks to Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears after the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL will officially drop the 2026 schedule in a big prime-time special on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. CT on NFL Network. The Chicago Bears, and the other 31 teams in the League, will also have a fun schedule release video prepped and ready to hit social media at that same time. However, various NFL broadcast partners will be able to announce some of their games before Thursday, so we’ll track some of those here. We’ll also track the leaks from local and national reporters on the key dates around the League, and for the Bears’ 18-week schedule below. In case you missed it, the Bears won’t host an international game this season, but there’s a chance they could travel to play in one of the final International games to be announced. The full International slate will be announced on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. CT. Our partners at FanDuel have Chicago’s win total at 9.5 (over +110/under -130), and in case you were wondering, last year at this time it was at 8.5. They are third to win the NFL North at +320, with their playoff odds at +108. If you have the Bears winning the NFC, you can get that at +1300, with their odds to win the Super Bowl at +2500. There have several player props as well, like Caleb Williams winning MVP at +1600 and Dillon Thieneman winning Defensive Rookie of the Year at +2200, so hit up our partners at FanDuel if you want to sprinkle a little on the 2026 season. While you’re waiting for all the game day specifics, here are . **HOME:** , Green Bay Packers, , , , , , , **AWAY:** Lions, Packers, Vikings, , , , , *Keep in mind that unless the NFL announces the game, these are all to be considered **rumors** until the League makes it official. Also, some of these are my educated guesses based on the schedule leaks from the other teams the Bears are playing.*

Q&A

When will the Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule be officially released?

The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule will be officially released on May 14 at 7 p.m. CT.

What are the Chicago Bears' opponents for the 2026 season?

The Bears will face teams including the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and New Orleans Saints at home, and the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills away.

What are the betting odds for the Chicago Bears' 2026 season?

The Bears' win total is set at 9.5, with odds of +320 to win the NFC North and +2500 to win the Super Bowl.

Will the Chicago Bears play any international games in 2026?

The Bears will not host an international game but may travel for one of the final international games to be announced.